Not sure how to continue my Chantix??

[eksmith72]

Hello everyone my name is Emily and I'm starting my quitting journey. I started Chantix on 7-12-16 with quit date being tomorrow. My husband and I went up north Friday night (I had already taken both my white pills for that day). When going in my suitcase to take Saturday mornings dose - they weren't there. This was not intentional! I've researched everywhere but can't seem to find an answer. We left late yesterday afternoon. I have 3 days of the first 7 day white pills left (1 - twice a day). I took my morning dose already today. Does anyone know if I do do these last 3 days and quit on Thursday instead or will the 2 day break make a difference and I should start over. I want them to do what they were/are supposed to do. I want to be successful! Thank you for any advice.

[YoungAtHeart]

Welcome to our community!

I would ask the doctor who prescribed the Chantix what you should do.  It works a certain way and I don't know enough to advise you.  I will tell you that I quit successfully using it!

The most important thing you can do right now is to educate yourself on what nicotine does to your body and mind. To that end, I highly recommend Allen Carr's “The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.” This is an easy and entertaining read. Here is a link to a free PDF version of it:

http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

As well, read the sections on this site, and read the blogs, responses and pages of folks you think might be helpful. You might visit whyquit.com and quitsmokingonline.com for the good information contained there. You should also do the tracking and separation exercises suggested on this site

The idea is to change up your routines so the smoking associations are reduced.  Drink your coffee with your OTHER hand. If you always had that first smoke with your coffee, try putting your tennies on right out of bed, going for a quick walk, then taking your shower and THEN your coffee! Rearrange the furniture in the areas you used to smoke so the view is different.

You need to distract yourself through any craves.  You can take a bite out of a lemon (yup - rind and all), put your head in the freezer and take a deep breath of cold air, do a few jumping jacks, go for a brisk walk or march in place, play a computer game.  Don't let that smoking thought rattle around in your brain unchallenged. Sometimes you need to quit a minute or an hour at a time.  You will need to be disciplined in the early days to distract yourself when a crave hits.  Don't let that smoking thought rattle around your head alone.  Get busy!  Here is a link to a list of things to do instead of smoke if you need some fresh ideas:

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Youngatheart.7.4.12-blog/2013/02/25/100-things-to-do-instea...

The conversation in your head in response to the "I want a cigarette" thought needs to be, "Well, since I have decided not to do that anymore, what shall I do instead for the three minutes this crave will last?"  Then DO it.  You will need to put some effort into this in the early days, but it gets easier and easier to do.

Stay close to us here and ask questions when you have them and for support when you need it. We will be with you every step of the way!

Nancy

[shashort]

Welcome to the community. I agree with Nancy to ask the Doctor. I also used Chantix and so far successful for 66 days. 

[joycequit022316]

I used Chantix as well, and it worked really well for me. I missed a day and my doc just said to move my quit day forward a day or two, no big deal. It ended up I didn't move my date forward after all, because by my original quit date I was ready to toss the pack. 

Hint: If you end up getting nausea from the Chantix (I did), I found it helpful to cut them in half and take it four times a day istead of two. Made all the difference, and after a few days was able to take it normally again.

Joyce

[JACKIE1-25-15]

 to EX.

 You have come to the right place if you are willing to commit to quitting smoking. This is all about you and what you are willing to do to be a nonsmoker.

Education is the key to success even in quitting smoking. 

You may already have some of this information but here are few pointers to help you get started on your journey. 

1.  At EX our resolve is to never smoke again.  NOPE “Not one puff ever I suggest that you follow the steps on the website pages along with reading, writing, studying, researching and blogging if you like.

2. Here is a link to Allen Carr’s book, “Easy Way to Quit Smoking”. an easy read suggested by the “Elders” (those with 1+ yrs. quit).

 http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

3.  Also, check out www.whyquit.com. For additional info.  Look for Freedom from Nicotine My Journey Home and Nicotine Addiction 101               

 http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html

 http://whyquit.com/ffn/

4.  Stay close to the site, learn, and ask questions

5.  If you should need something to do for craves, here is a link that will help until you develop your own.   https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/JACKIE1-25-15-blog/2015/07/09/what-is-your-crave-buster

  If you take the time to do the work you will have success. Read, Study, Blog, Research Comment, Make friends, Hang Tough, Stay Close and most of all enjoy your commitment to quit smoking.

We are here to support you.

[eksmith72]

Thank you everybody for the answers and support. I am waiting for my doctor to get back with me with how to proceed with the Chantix but in the meantime will take my second pill this afternoon. I have started the book that everyone has recommended. Thank you again!

[TerrieQuit]

Hello, and Welcome to EX! We are so glad you are here! This is a great place to quit smoking. You have been given links to great information and good advice above. Please do the readings and listen to the Elder's (folks with 1 year + quit) They know a lot about this addiction. Education, willingness to do whatever it takes not to smoke, determination and commitment are the keys to a successful quit!

I would like to recommend a group called The Daily Pledge Group. It's fun and will help reinforce your commitment not to smoke!

Just click on the link below and scroll down and take the person's hand before you and promise not to smoke! We are on page 4. You can state your # of days, post a picture or whatever you want! This is your quit be proud of it! Please join us!

http://community.becomeanex.org/pg/forum/topic/8436982/declare-your-independence-from-smoking/

This link is also on my page and is also a featured group on our home page!

Hope to see you there!    Terrie

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

If you would like to join the group, use the link below, and look to the left, there is a place that says join group, just click it!

https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/daily-pledge

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